Thomas Frank has acknowledged the chants from Tottenham fans calling for the return of Mauricio Pochettino, describing them as 'well deserved.' The Brentford manager, currently in charge of a Spurs side sitting 15th in the Premier League, understands the supporters' affection for the Argentine who led the club to a Champions League final and second-place league finish between 2014 and 2019.
Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou after his dismissal, has endured a difficult debut campaign, with Tottenham just six points above the relegation zone. He said of Pochettino: 'He’s a legend here. He didn’t win a trophy, but he was part of transforming the club. If the fans sing his name it’s well deserved.'
Despite the calls for Pochettino's return, Frank urged fans to support the current team as they battle to climb the table. 'We are desperate to win games,' he stated ahead of the match against Newcastle. 'That's a great opportunity. Can we go out there and get three points? That would be very good.'
Frank stressed the need for urgency, adding: 'When you haven't won enough, you need to be desperate. We want to win for the fans, for the team, for the club.' Tottenham have not reached the heights of Pochettino's tenure under subsequent managers including Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
